Hawthorne Healthcare Center
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155780) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,428 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (317) 788-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hawthorne Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars, with a 3-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Hawthorne Healthcare Center reports 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.7%.
Hawthorne Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,428.00, along with 1 payment denial; CMS does not currently show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Hawthorne Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 70.9 residents, and has been federally certified since July 2010. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hawthorne Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection — 3 stars, Quality Measures — 5 stars, and Staffing — 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,428.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,428.00 and 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds with an average daily population of 70.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 13, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3177883000 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3177883000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Hawthorne Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155780?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.